The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
5/5/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Celebrities ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Litigation ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Event Tickets ,
Film Industry ,
MLB ,
Music Industry ,
New Legislation ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Sports ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deferral ,
Technology Sector ,
Television ,
Ticket Pricing
In the final days of the session, the Georgia Legislature reinstated Georgia’s income tax credit for film and television postproduction activities. For tax years beginning January 1, 2026, H.B. 129 will now permit Georgia...more
Effective March 12, 2025, the Georgia Department of Revenue (“GADOR”) issued Policy Bulletin IT-2025-01 implementing various updates to its Mandatory Film Tax Credit Audit Program....more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
3/29/2024
/ Amazon ,
Apple ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Artists ,
Athletes ,
College Athletes ,
Competition ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Litigation ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Film Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Music ,
Music Industry ,
Music Streaming ,
Name and Likeness ,
Netflix ,
Royalties ,
Sports ,
Television ,
Trademarks ,
Video Games
As the digital economy continues to expand, the rise of digital content also transforms the traditional models of how artists and consumers sell and purchase art. Instead of renting a VHS at your local film shop, a family can...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
7/25/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Breach of Contract ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Internet Streaming ,
Movies ,
Music ,
Music Industry ,
Revenue ,
Royalties ,
Social Media ,
Television Shows ,
Writers
Over the last few years, state and local governments have drastically increased their efforts to tax streaming services, including online video, music, and gaming services, especially as consumers cut the cord on cable...more